Block Snapchat Spotlight

Use Snapchat for messaging and stories without the Spotlight feed pulling you in. SocialLite removes Snapchat's short-form video section.

The short answer

SocialLite gives you access to Snapchat without the Spotlight tab. You keep chats, Snaps, and stories while the addictive short-form video feed is removed.

What changes and what stays

Removed

• Snapchat Spotlight feed
• Short-form video recommendations
• Discover page distractions
• Algorithmic content loops

Kept

• Snaps and chats
• Stories from friends
• Camera and lenses
• Snap Map

How it works

Download SocialLite

Free on the App Store and Google Play.

Open Snapchat through SocialLite

SocialLite loads Snapchat in a focused view without Spotlight.

Chat and snap without distractions

Messages, stories, and camera work normally.

Why this matters

• Spotlight uses the same addictive mechanics as TikTok and Reels.
• You open Snapchat to reply to a friend and get trapped in Spotlight.
• Snapchat pushes Spotlight content aggressively to increase engagement.
• Removing Spotlight lets you use Snapchat the way it was originally designed.

Good to know

SocialLite's Snapchat support is currently in beta. Some features may be limited or behave differently than the native Snapchat app. The team is actively improving platform support.

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